The Delphian September 10, 2018 The Voice of the Students Volume 74, Issue 1 Adelphi Welcomes Our Largest Class in School History BY MATTHEW SCHROH from Garden City to Suffolk County.” There are other details that make Since Adelphi’s founding in the Class of 2022 stand out. It consists 1896, the school has seen fluctuat- of students from 40 states and 53 coun- ing numbers in terms of class size over tries, including for the first time Mon- the years. This is common in places golia, as well as Argentina, Bangladesh, of higher education; numbers com- Bulgaria, Canada, China, Cyprus, Ethio- monly rise and fall for natural reasons. pia, France, Ghana, Guyana, South Ko- Regardless, it is exciting to rea, Spain and Taiwan. And they repre- note that the Class of 2022, the school’s sent a diverse range of ethnicities, with freshmen who started classes earlier this 48 percent identifying as nonwhite. month, has the largest enrollment at Adel- They’re also joined by 471 new phi University yet. The school welcomes transfer students and nearly 1,000 1,261 first-year students this semester, new graduate and doctoral students. according to Stephanie Espina, direc- Though these facts and the size tor of freshman admissions. The previ- of the Class of 2022 are impressive data ous year had just under 900 students. points, the class itself is so much more “As a university we are focused than that. It is a group of students seek- on providing a personalized experience ing a fun, enriching and rewarding col- lege experience, students who may po- from the first time a student steps foot Members of the class of 2022 display their Panther paws. on campus to the moment they gradu- tentially find themselves a bit stressed. ate,” Espina said. “More and more people that our university’s personal ap- what makes Adelphi distinctive – from “The start of a new semester are learning about Adelphi as we estab- proach to education is a major rea- our individualized education to a relent- can seem overwhelming, but certain- lish a more national presence. We’re at- son why we have seen such an excit- less commitment to student success. Our ly very exciting for students,” Espina tracting students from across the coun- edly enormous freshman class this year. momentum really is stronger than ever.” said. “There’s so much to take in, new try and abroad in part because of our “I’m so proud to welcome our In addition, President Riordan people to meet and the campus is full proximity to one of the most diverse largest and most diverse first-year class in expressed her gratitude “to our dedi- of life. Take advantage of every op- cities in the world, as well as our per- Adelphi’s history – a remarkable group of cated staff and faculty for providing the portunity to challenge yourself person- sonalized approach to higher learning.” extraordinary students who will make our kind of very personalized attention that ally and professionally. Don’t be afraid Adelphi president, Dr. Chris- university even more vibrant,” she said. students deserve and appreciate – from to step out of your comfort zone.” tine Riordan, agreed with Espina “People far and wide are now noticing Manhattan to the Hudson Valley, and

Panther Podium: How I Gained the Courage to Run Again Halfway Around the World

mer, so I wouldn’t have to miss a season ary bike as I waited for the trainers, and BY CATHERINE OLSEN of cross country or track. Still, it wasn’t eventually the doctors, to figure out what As I enter my fourth and final year until the fall of 2017 that I realized how was wrong. After months of frustration, here at Adelphi University, I have come to badly I wanted to make that a dream a re- I felt numb. Still, I didn’t really consider the realization that both the trajectory of ality. This was mainly because it seemed how seriously I could be injured. Even at my athletic career, and my academic one, as if everyone I knew, from my coworkers my MRI appointment, I told the techni- have not been what I had planned. As a at my summer job to my housemate, were cian “it’s probably nothing. Just some high school senior, I never thought that I abroad at that time. I saw their photos of fa- IT band tightness.” I would be proven would suddenly decide to major in history mous landmarks and beautiful scenery and wrong. As I finished yet another practice and French, or that I would join Chemis- grew incredibly jealous. I began to look in pain, I received the call from the doc- try Club, or even that I would be working for options of programs to attend in France tor of my diagnosis. I was in shock, and on campus at the Center for Recreation in the summer. However, as the semester too upset to tell the rest of my teammates and Sports. I never expected either that I became more intense with schoolwork and yet. After telling my assistant coach the could be possibly sidelined from running practice, I momentarily forgot about my news, I just gathered my things, then left. cross country or track. However, the spring mission. Even when I occasionally thought The weeks after were tough for semester of my junior year, that’s exactly about it, I suddenly became fearful about me. I started going to physical therapy going through the process. I also didn’t Track and field’s Catherine Olsen two to three times a week, which at the what happened to me. I had torn the la- training after her injury. brum in my right hip: a notorious injury want to leave my family and friends be- start was a painful and frustrating pro- that requires months of physical therapy hind. Then, everything I had planned for later found out, was caused by a myriad of cess. I obviously could no longer work out at the very least, and surgery in a lot of the rest of the year fell apart with a single things. The official list included IT band my legs the way I used to. Even if I tried, cases. This unexpected injury completely phone call, which told me I would not be syndrome in both legs, bursitis in my right the dull ache in my hip would turn into a changed my plans for the semester, and able to run again for a very, very long time. hip and a stress reaction in my right pu- shooting pain that would last for hours, or it also changed my plans for the summer It happened during indoor track bic bone; all related to the fact that the la- sometimes days. Though my head coach because it was during this period that I de- season the following semester. I had been brum of my right hip was torn. As the pain was incredibly supportive of my heal- cided to chase a dream I had planned for pushing myself to try to make up for the I tried to ignore got worse, it got harder ing process and still involved me in prac- since my freshman year: to study abroad. weak cross-country season I had the se- and harder for me to run. A few people tice, I grew restless. I wanted so badly to After I decided to add a French mester prior. Still, no matter how many even commented that I had a “limp” when be running, and the fact that I couldn’t major, I had been planning to study abroad miles I ran, how many squats I did or how I walked, but I just brushed their worries was terrible. I needed a distraction, and at some point. I wanted to go in the sum- hard I tried, I was not improving. This, as I aside. Soon I was banished to the station- continued on pg 3 2 • September 10, 2018 NEWS The Delphian A Word from the Editor Welcome back Panthers! First, I would like to introduce you all to The Delphian staff. Please help me welcome Maria Giovanna Jumper as our Features editor, Matt Schroh who will serve as our News Editor, Victoria Grinthal our Editori- Editor-in-Chief Volume 74 als Editor and Olivia Franks who will hold down our Sports Section. I want to thank Nicoletta Cuccio Issue 1 these four along with our advisor Professor Liza Burby for being committed to our team and already working hard on our first issue, and our Production Artist Valerie News Editor Earle Hall Media Center Buonaiuto for pulling it all together. I am excited to work with you all. Matthew Schroh One South Avenue My name is Nicoletta Cuccio and I am your new editor-in-chief. I feel Garden City, NY 11530 fortunate to be given this opportunity and am excited to embark on this journey with Editorials Editor you all. I am a senior member of the softball team studying Sport Management with a Victoria Grinthal HOW TO REACH US minor in Communications and I aspire to become a college softball coach. Main Office: 516-877-6935 Our goal this year is to continue to progress. We are looking to increase Features & Entertainment Editor E-mail: [email protected] readership of the paper and try to create a consistent, loyal fan base. Our objective is Maria Giovanna Jumper to keep everyone updated with the ongoings of Adelphi life, as well as newsworthy LETTERS TO THE EDITOR events throughout the world. Lastly, we want to encourage anyone who is interested Sports Editor Letters to the editor must be less than in joining our family to help progress and continue to grow The Delphian. Olivia Franks 400 words and include the author’s In this issue, you will get a blended taste of The Delphian’s previous suc- name, as well as affiliation to the cesses and a record-breaking freshmen class, new faces and strides in athletics, advice Production Artists college. Letters may be edited for the and opportunities around campus, opinions regarding television and technology and Valerie Buonaiuto purposes of space and clarity. interesting topics in between. 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The Delphian Named Long Island’s Best College Newspaper for 2018 been dedicated to making each issue of BY MATTHEW SCHROH The Delphian an excellent student paper. “The awards aren’t the goal; pro- During the 2017-’18 academic fessional caliber journalism is,” she said. year, The Delphian, Adelphi Universi- “However, the awards are a nice public ty’s student newspaper, covered student acknowledgment of the countless hours shootings and gun control, DACA and and dedication the students must put in, Dreamers, student protests and sustain- particularly the five editors-in-chief I ability. It profiled artists, athletes and have had the sincere pleasure to work with alumni and reviewed performances and these past several years—and our newest sporting events. Called the “voice of the editor-in-chief Nicoletta Cuccio, who pre- students,” it has sought out numerous viously served as sports editor. To be able students from across the academic spec- to mentor them as their faculty advisor trum to give a voice to their thoughts, and to see them be recognized by profes- concerns and criticisms on everything sional journalists makes all the late nights from sports and entertainment to politics. and deadline stresses worthwhile. I know The hard work of former editor- how hard they have worked, so I’m glad in-chief Gabrielle Deonath and the staff for them that they get the recognition.” paid off when The Delphian was awarded From left 2017- ‘18 Delphian staff: Danielle McDougall, Gabrielle Deonath, Liza Burby, As the 2018-’19 publishing best college newspaper by the Press Club Victoria Grinthal, Matthew Schroh and Nicoletta Cuccio. schedule begins, The Delphian welcomes of Long Island at their annual awards din- more participation from Adelphi students. ner in June. It was the seventh consecu- News Reporter: Danielle McDougall dedication of our small staff,” she said. “There’s always room for more talented tive year that the paper has earned awards, Third Place for Narra- “This was only possible because every- reporters and those who want to get edito- and the third time to take the top honor. tive Feature: Jami Glatter for “`Pe- one, from writers and editors to the graph- rial experience,” Burby said. “Every one The Delphian won in the ter and the Starcatcher’ Changes Sails ic designers, came to table every issue of The Delphian editors graduates having following categories for 2018: for Autism-Friendly Performance” with their best ideas and their best work.” had a crash course in newspaper writing, First Place for Best Col- Seeing The Delphian win first Faculty advisor Liza Burby said editing, design and business-related is- lege Newspaper: The Delphian Staff place was a proud moment for Deonath. that while it’s wonderful to be named the sues. Ultimately, for a student paper to First Place for Sports Report- “We are competing against college news- best college newspaper, and to be a final- offer that opportunity to students—with ing: Nicoletta Cuccio for “Softball Head papers that are twice or triple our size or ist in the category every other year the the bonus of earning awards—is a key Coach Takes on New York City Marathon” even larger, so I really feel that this award paper hasn’t earned first place, the fact is component of getting a journalism and Third Place for Best College is indicative of the talent, strength and that every year the editorial teams have communications education at Adelphi.” The Delphian NEWS September 10, 2018 • 3 Panther Pantry Arises from Concerns About Food REC the Night Insecurity Among Adelphi Community Members Lets Students BY MARIA GIOVANNA JUMPER open to using a food pantry on campus. both a virtual access point and physical The Panther Pantry is the result of a coun- one. The creation of the online menu is Have a Ball sel Hudson created that includes mem- With everything students and credited to the IT department, Michael BY MATTHEW SCHROH faculty stress about during the semester bers from The Interfaith Center, Informa- Dicresco, Scott Finkelstein, Kerry Ni- tion Technology, Public Safety, Student colett and Carol Ann Boyle. This group the last thing they need is food insecurity: The first week of classes can be Counseling Center, Health Services, dedicated countless hours to making sure a lack of available financial resources stressful to students, both returning Pan- Auxiliary Services, Facilities Manage- the Panther Pantry would be up and run- for consistent access to adequate food. thers and incoming freshmen. For this rea- ment and Residential Life and Housing. ning for the start of this semester. Hud- The staff at Adelphi University under- son, the “REC the Night” event, held in the The Pantry is being supervised as son said the Panther Pantry would not be stands that sometimes students and fac- campus Center for Recreation and Sports by the Interfaith Center Chaplains. possible without the donations received ulty may have trouble affording neces- the first Thursday of the school year, was sities like food and wanted to create an a breath of fresh air for students just look- environment where those who need help ing for a fun time to get some stress out. can find it. With the suggestion President Prior to Thursday, August 30, the Christine Riordan, Della Hudson, the as- event was very well marketed; the sistant vice president and dean of Stu- school made it a priority to en- dent Affairs, investigated creating a food sure students were aware of the it. pantry on campus. Many other universi- “I just checked the Adelphi web- ties have taken similar steps to create a site, and it came up,” said fresh- more welcoming environment. Adel- man Jonathan Brill when asked about phi’s Panther Pantry officially opened how he found out about the event. in Residence Hall A on September 5. Student volunteers at the ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 5. “The opening of our Panther It is accessible online Monday through from the Graduate Student Council, Pantry aims to ensure that food inse- Friday. Users can browse through the which was used to stock the pantry, and curity doesn’t prevent our students, selection of food and choose the items from Adelphi employees. FCAP leaders faculty or staff from achieving their they need. They then place an order and should also receive credit for their work best,” said President Riordan. “After a group of volunteers will create a pack- collecting food items for the pantry. Ad- all, one of the goals of Adelphi’s strate- age for them. The user can pick up the ditionally, Hudson hopes and is confident gic vision, Momentum, is to be relent- package from the mail room once they that other organizations will also get in- lessly dedicated to student success.” get an email that it is complete. In order volved in supporting the Panther Pantry. According to Hudson, while it to pick up the package the user will pres- No one should have to worry is not yet clear what percent of the cam- ent an order number. The Panther Pantry about how they are going to feed them- pus is going to use the Panther Pantry, will not be using names or IDs in order selves each night, especially with the stress “data from the spring 2018 survey indi- Basketball was one of the many activties to make sure everyone is comfortable. of school work and, for many students, a for students at REC the Night. cated that 3 to 4 percent of our popula- The system was created in a way job. The Panther Pantry is a look toward tion has experienced or are experienc- that would be respectful and compassion- a future where every Panther can feel With the swipe of their student ing some form of food insecurity.” The ate to a student’s personal situation and safe and comfortable knowing that they ID, students received free admission same survey also informed the staff need. Out of this compassion and respect do not have to worry about necessities. and food, including cotton candy and ice that many of those students would be the staff created a system that would have cream. As music blasted, Panthers could get out on the court with a game of bas- How I Gained the Courage to Run Again ketball or simply hang out with friends and converse. Students enjoyed a variety of miles from home. Who could pos- program. It was while I was in France that continued from pg 1 of activities during their time at REC the sibly help me here? Luckily, with some I realized for the first time in a long time moreover, something to look forward to. Night, which included basketball, Kan rest the pain went away after a few days. I felt carefree, and hopeful, about run- It was then I remembered my ear- Jam, bean bag toss and even Bubble Ball, It was then I decided to try to do a run/ ning and being active. I spent my days lier wish to go France. With my parents’ also known as Bubble soccer, which is just walk combo for 20 minutes at the track without class in France traveling to dif- blessing and with a recommendation from as fun as it sounds and involves putting by the university. After I finished the run ferent cities and relishing in the fact that my advisor Professor Nicole Rudolph, I yourself in giant bubble-like inflatable. mostly pain-free, I felt elated. I realized it no longer hurt to walk, or even to run. applied to my program of choice and got Freshman in particular noted then how much I had missed running, and I even did a seven-mile hike in the Pyre- in. I had chosen USAC’s study abroad pro- that this was not only a good event how good it felt to do something familiar nees Mountain range two hours outside the gram in Pau, a small city in the Southwest to feel welcomed to a new school, in a place that was so unfamiliar to me. city without having to stop early and turn of France. I would be leaving on May 23, but one in a stream of such events. Running turned into a way to help my cul- back. I was far from totally healed, but I shortly after finals ended, and returning a “I’d say in general I’ve been pretty much ture shock, and to deal with all the anxi- knew I was well on my way to being so. month later. The departure date was only When I returned to Long Island in June, I welcomed throughout things at Adel- two short weeks after my scheduled “grad- felt refreshed and ready to continue train- phi,” said freshman Justin Horowitz. uation” from physical therapy. Though my ing for my last year as a student athlete. “Everyone’s really nice and welcoming.” time there ended, I still was not fully healed. Some people may argue that I Whether students went to re- I didn’t even start running until my third to could have had a more successful sum- lax and kick back, to invigorate them- last session, and I felt awkward and clumsy mer of training for my final cross country selves with a game of basketball or for doing it. I had to take walk breaks every few and track seasons if I had stayed on Long the free cotton candy, REC the Night minutes and was warned to not even think Island, but I would argue against that. By was a grand success, and certainly about running the six miles a day I used to. stepping outside my comfort zone and helped kick off a comfortable school In the back of my mind I wondered how on going to Pau, I was able to finally adjust year for all Panthers in attendance. earth I was going to pull off training and back into running again in an environ- recovering in a foreign country. However, I ment where I felt no need to put pres- decided there was no reason I shouldn’t try. Catherine Olsen in France. sure on myself. I still am having a mix of THE DELPHIAN After the whirlwind of final tests good and bad days when it comes to run- IS LOOKING FOR and essays ended at Adelphi, I soon af- ety I had about being so far from home. ning and pain, but slowly, the good days ter arrived at the University of Pau. The It took a lot of patience and cour- have started outnumbering the bad. After I STAFF WRITERS! first few days were rough from me, as age, but I continued to build up mile- graduate, I plan to go back to France with Contact us at the familiar pain crept into my legs from age during my month abroad. The days I the TAPIF program to teach English to el- [email protected]. the amount of sitting I had done to travel didn’t run, I would swim laps at the city ementary school students. And of course, I there. This worried me, as I was thousands pool with my new-found friends from my plan to keep on running wherever I end up. 4 • September 10, 2018 FEATURES The Delphian Freshmen Fears Don’t Have to Weigh You Down; Try These Strategies

want to become, the type of learner you Additionally, students can utilize the Stu- BY MARIA GIOVANNA JUMPER want to become and the type of citizen you dent Counseling Center if they begin to Student Success Tips to want to become.” feel stressed. Ease the Stress Starting freshman year could be The “freshman 15”—that expres- a scary and challenging feat. College is a sion commonly used to refer to an arbi- One way to cope with the new adventure and it can seem intimidat- trarily set amount of weight gained during college adjustment period is to get into ing at first; especially if you don’t know a student’s first year at college—is another new habits early. We suggest these what to expect or don’t know anyone at aspect of college that many students fear. quick tips: Adelphi. At the same time, college should With your busy schedule and multitude 1. Have good attendance. also be one of the best times of your life. of food options it can become tempting to Part of your grade is participation and The goal is to do well in your classes, to switch to unhealthy habits, but this does in order to participate you have to ac- make friends and to make campus your not have to be the case. The university tually be in the class. new home. offers many healthy food options that are 2. Utilize all the resources The first thing to know when ap- easy to take advantage of. There is also the available to you. Adelphi University A great place to get work done is in has many free resources for students, proaching the many new obstacles college Swirbul Library. Recreation Center, which gives you free brings is that you are not alone in how access to both the gym and fitness class- like the Learning and Writing Center you’re feeling. Many students feel stress College can also be the time to es. This is a great way to stay active and within the Nexus Building. This tu- from the same events and feel they are the meet lifelong friends, which could seem healthy. Additionally, there is a mile-long toring service is for all students. Also, only ones experiencing it, but this is not challenging at first. Many people start- path throughout campus so that you can stop by to talk to your professor during true. Many fears are so common that the ing at Adelphi feel that they won’t make be active and workout while enjoying the their office hours. Student Counseling Center produced a list friends because of the number of commut- grounds. Did you know that Adelphi is a 3. Use the library, which has of common stress-inducing issues that may ers on campus. But the best way to start registered arboretum with over 60 species research librarians who can help you arise in your first year of college. Students meeting people is to be yourself. During of trees and shrubs? This is when taking find sources for papers they have to can find this list by looking up the Student the first weeks of classes, go onto ecampus time to smell the flowers can be good for write. There’s also a computer lab. Counseling Center on the Adelphi website and find your “myaulife” page. There you your mind and body. 4. Take notes and review and clicking on the tab labeled “First Year will find a list of every club/organization Lastly, allow yourself time to ad- them. By writing down notes you will Students: What to Expect.” and instruction on how to join them. Get- just. not only remember the information, “First-year students should re- ting involved on campus will allow you to “I always want to encourage first- but you will also be able to refer to member that they aren’t supposed to know meet a lot of people and find your place in year students to be more patient with them- it when you forget things or need to all the answers. There is often a feeling that our community. selves and never ever feel like they are study. ‘everyone else has it all figured out.’ It’s Many students become worried alone on an island. But first-year students 5. Schedule regular study simply not true,” said Josh Altman, associ- about the new academic challenges they also need to be proactive,” said Altman. time. Many people wait until right ate director of the Student Counseling Cen- will be facing and feel that they won’t be “There are so many resources available on before a test to start studying, but this ter. “During transitional periods like going able to cut it. College is going to be harder campus (including the Counseling Cen- can just become stressful. If you make to college a certain amount of anxiety is than high school, but this does not mean ter.). Don’t let fear stop you from asking a regular study schedule you can fig- normal. College is a time to learn and face that you can’t handle the college workload. for some help. We all need help sometimes ure out whatever information is con- new challenges. To learn academically, but At first you may struggle, but the univer- and ultimately, asking for help is sign of fusing to you in advance. also to learn about the type of person you sity offers so many resources if you need strength, not weakness.” help all you have to do is reach out to them. Will a Campus Job Work for You? “As an employee for Campus BY MARIA GIOVANNA JUMPER Rec, my job is to assist patrons at vari- ous stations around the facility, as well as Everyone knows the college stu- to help keep the center clean,” said junior dent stereotype of living off ramen noodles Marissa Doody. “I like working here be- and looking for free gifts and being inevi- cause I have met a lot of new people, and tably broke. At the same time, typically, we the hours are not too much to balance with don’t have time to earn money because of my academics and other obligations.” our busy schedules. In reality, there are She added that her job in Campus Rec has many ways students can work, and the taught her valuable communication skills most convenient is to get a job on campus. that will help her in her latter endeavors as Adelphi offers a multitude of great options an accountant. to be employed for year-long, seasonal and Because a campus job can boost short-term job opportunities. Many stu- your resume profile, it is important to find dents take advantage of the fact that the the right fit. For instance, like Gonzales hours are flexible to fit within your sched- said, as a nursing major the Early Learn- ule and that there are varying opportunities ing Center allows her to learn to care for to meet every interest. children. Personally, I work in the Admis- Some examples of great student sions Office and this job has taught me im- jobs include working at the Alice Brown portant communication skills that will help Students working in Admissions are seen greeting incoming freshmen during Accepted Students Day. Early Learning Center, Campus Recre- me in my future endeavors as a lawyer; ation, the Admissions Office, being a peer I’ve learned how to convey information in Gonzales, class of 2020. “As a nursing also contact your advisor about the differ- mentor and working for campus security. ways that make it interesting to all differ- major, I’ve learned so much about how ent opportunities for campus jobs. They These jobs don’t just allow students to earn ent people. I have also learned how to take to communicate and care for children as can help you pick a job that will give you money, they are also great to put on a re- a personal approach to everyone’s specific young as 18 months to five years old. The the best experiences to help you prepare sume, giving you experiences that can be needs to make the best impact on others. directors Laura and Kathy really appreci- for your future. useful in future jobs. This includes learning To find a job on campus, check ate and care for all the student workers. I Note that once you’re hired, time-management skills, organization, and with the Center for Career and Professional look forward to coming into work every you’ll have to visit the Office of Human depending on the job, proficiencies that Development and through funded academ- day since I always learn something new.” Resources in Levermore Hall to complete pertain to your specific major. ic departments. You can also check Hand- Another major part of being a col- “new hire” paperwork—all of which leads “I’ve been working at the Alice shake and research all the campus jobs be- lege student is learning valuable time-man- to solving the money shortage problem in Brown Early Learning Center for over a fore committing to one. There are many to agement and organizational skills and be- the first place: getting that first paycheck. year and I absolutely love it,” said Chloe choose from and much to learn. You can ing able to balance multiple commitments. The Delphian EDITORIALS September 10, 2018 • 5 How Television is Promoting “Marvelous” Heroines Just Wishful Thinking: Throughout Different Time Periods Is Wish Worth Its Weight in Gold? BY VICTORIA GRINTHAL BY VICTORIA GRINTHAL “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” created by Amy Sherman-Palladino of The e-commerce site Wish.com “Gilmore Girls” fame, is a comedy series has existed since 2010 with a notoriously exclusive to Amazon Prime Video that has low-priced and wide variety of products, been one of the most well-reviewed shows from clothing to technology products and of its kind in recent years. The story cen- everything in-between. The site has be- ters around Miriam “Midge” Maisel, a come increasingly popular within the past stylish young mother in the late 1950s who five years, and millions of people have turns to stand-up comedy after her hus- downloaded the app and actively use its band suddenly divorces her for his office services. Though the prices are low, it secretary. The show has earned two Golden seems that the site’s risks are high due to a Globe awards and 14 Emmy nominations lack of reliability when it comes to prices in total for their first season and is set to air and products. a highly-anticipated second season by the This site has had its fair share of end of this year. both positive and negative comments, and What makes Midge such a great Rachel Brosnahan as the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel in the Amazon Prime comedy series. many people have shared what they love character is not only her wit and talent, and hate about it. Many reviews state that but the time period she is set in. Start- heroines, characters like Rebecca Bunch in a show on their shoulders. For instance, even when things are ordered from Wish, ing in 1958, the show introduces topics The CW’s “Crazy-Ex Girlfriend” can carry Netflix’s “Jessica Jones” is a gritty series they are not listed as from “Wish.com” and like divorce and female independence in their shows with grace and humor while based on a female superhero fighting de- seem to have a very limited and faulty or- a time when those ideas were taboo and tackling such topics as mental illness and mons of her past, as well as the issues of der history. How does that kind of system rare, though you wouldn’t know it from (over-exaggerated) romantic drama. Char- the present. Throughout the episodes, Jes- flourish? the raunchy material that fills Midge’s sets. acters like Rebecca and Midge are also ad- sica can be seen crossing the lines between To me, Wish seems to cause a lot Her bravery and confidence, despite her mirable for the fact that they are not always hero and vigilante, instead of being one or of unnecessary problems for its customers rigid upbringing, only grows with each ep- shown to make the best decisions, and the other. These shows can be of all types and its environment. First and foremost, isode. The extraordinary success of Midge their flaws and mistakes are just as strong (dramas like “The Handmaid’s Tale” and cheap knock-offs of things like makeup as a modern heroine for today’s women, as their features. Even in over-dramatized “Scandal,” or comedies like “Jane the Vir- could cause you physical harm if you don’t although she lives during the 1950s, is just comedy television shows, these women can gin,” “Veep” and “Unbreakable Kimmy know what is in them. Yes, the deals are one of the many stories that are featuring embrace who they are even at their tough- Schmidt”) that create different kinds of nice, but poorly made makeup, electronics strong and diverse women on television. est points. We could also say the same for main characters that anyone can get in- and other items can be harmful when they Another example lies within the Netflix prospective characters of the future; that spiration from. This also enables more aren’t made correctly. The fact that their comedy “GLOW,” in which a group of is, leading females like Jodie Whittaker of diverse and intriguing roles for women to prices can change quickly and without women in the 1970s become rising stars of BBC’s “Doctor Who,” the first woman to be featured in entertainment as whole, be notice is confusing and frustrating when female wrestling. step into the time-jumping title role in the it diversity of race, sexuality and/or physi- you are trying to manage your spending. The diversity and strength of show’s 50-year history. cality. No matter their story, the diversity The listings are usually titled with multi- these characters, however, is not only lim- The idea here is that women don’t of women and their roles on television is ple keywords so that they appear on more ited to the past. In terms of modern-day have to be stereotypically defined to carry something we can all get behind. searches, but this also blurs the products’ usage capabilities. Wish has been known to adver- It’s Time to Talk About the Disney/Fox Deal tise products as “free” or at a low cost and change the price while or after you’ve channels (Fox News Channel, Fox Busi- With that said, Disney is already a viewed it. Their product listings and imag- BY DAVID GRINTHAL ness Network, Fox Soccer 1 & 2, and Big huge corporation, and this deal would make es are confusing, repetitive and usually in- Ten Network) are going to branch off into their influence grow exponentially in our On July 27, Disney and 21st Cen- volve the name of the high-end brand that a new company, referred to as “New Fox,” society. For example, of the main TV enter- tury Fox announced that their pending makes the original product, so you don’t Disney will still be gaining a huge amount tainment networks: ABC, CBS, NBC and “Disney Merger Agreement” had received know the quality of what you order. Out of of money-making opportunities and inter- FOX, two out of the four channels will be the approval from both their respective thousands of reviews for each product, you national influence through this deal. owned by Disney (ABC and FOX) if this company’s stockholders and the U.S De- are never certain about how well the prod- I’m very conflicted when it comes deal is approved. While I’m also a die-hard partment of Justice. The Walt Disney Cor- uct fits or works because each comment is to this deal. As a self-proclaimed pop-cul- Disney fan, I still feel the need to spread poration has been in talks to acquire a large vaguely as negative reviews when it comes ture nerd, I’m excited by the idea of the a bit of caution with this development, as portion of 21st Century Fox Inc., since to customer service, making it very hard to Disney-owned Marvel Studios regaining consumers caught in the middle of all this the end of last year. As of this writing, the trust the site as a whole. the film rights to some of their biggest media frenzy may not realize how powerful merger deal has yet to be approved by in- Another issue is why their price comic book properties, like “X-Men” and Disney will become with this acquisition. ternational governments and the earliest margins are so low. That seems to ensure “The Fantastic Four.” Since purchasing If we are not weary of how Disney could that the deal would be finalized is halfway the ability to trust the product could be low, both Marvel Studios and the Star Wars grow out of proportion, we may end up with and it makes me wonder whether they were franchise, Disney took a backseat and al- a company reminiscent of the “Terminator” made under the right circumstances for lowed their studios’ respective creative series’ SkyNet controlling the majority of manufacturing. The company is accredited teams to take control of their content while our society (unless Google beats them to by the Better Business Bureau, but also has fully funding their work to bring justice to the punch). While I’m making light of the a customer review average of 1.5 out of 5 their stories. After Fox’s failed attempt to situation, we should be keeping an eye on stars, which is also discouraging. I am al- reboot The Fantastic Four films in 2015, I these super mega corporations in the future. ways nervous to shop on Wish because of think that this story specifically deserves I believe that science fiction films like “Ter- it, and I honestly don’t know why it’s been the proper Marvel Cinematic Universe minator” are cautionary tales of a future that so popular. I love low prices whenever I treatment, as it worked spectacularly with could happen if humanity does not change can find them, but I want to be able to re- the Spiderman franchise (pun-intended). their behavior and/or outlook on life. With ceive my desired product without worrying through 2019. If this deal is approved, Dis- Also, the same can be said for the X-Men that said, the idea of the “Terminator” robots that my package won’t arrive or that it will ney will gain ownership of all the Fox film franchise (excluding the “Deadpool” mov- speaking with Mickey Mouse’s voice might not work as it was advertised. Isn’t e-com- studios, the FX Networks, the National ies and 2017’s “Logan”) as these films have be the only thing funnier than a robot that merce supposed to make things simpler for Geographic channels and Fox’s control- gotten so bizarre and complicated that even was deliberately programmed to talk like consumers? Wish is too hit-or-miss, too ling stake in Hulu. Even though certain hardcore fans are starting to get confused. Arnold Schwarzenegger. unpredictable to fully trust and use often. 6 • September 10, 2018 SPORTS The Delphian Fall Sports Preview: Another Chapter for Book: Continuing Keeping Up with Your Panthers the Success of Adelphi Men’s Soccer Connecticut and Bentley. Danielle MacK- BY OLIVIA FRANKS than a month, some may think this could night enters her 12th year as head coach BY OLIVIA FRANKS prove to be a challenge for the Brown and and added four freshmen and one transfer Gold. In addition, a few impact players The fall sports season is upon us to the roster this season. The Brown and Coach Gary Book may be new to have graduated since last year, such as Toni and the Panthers are looking forward to Gold began their season on August 28 with Adelphi, but he is no stranger to the world Soler and Frederico de Olivera. De Olivei- what should be a successful year for Adel- a non-conference matchup against Geor- of soccer. Book most recently held the as- ra achieved NE10 All-Conference First phi. gian Court University at the Center for sociate and assistant head coach positions Team and Division II Conference Com- Men’s Soccer Recreation and Sports. at Hofstra University in Uniondale, NY. missioners Association All-Region Second Last year, the Panthers just fell Cross Country Team in 2017. Soler was the 2017 NE10 short in the Northeast 10 Championship Last year, the men finished with a Player of the Year, NE10 All-Conference losing 2-1 to Bentley University. Despite 7th place finish at the NCAA East Region First Team and started in every game for the NE10 loss, they fought their way to Championships and the women finished the Panthers. the NCAA East Region Final. The game 13th. The men added five freshmen and “We only return two players who finished in a 3-0 loss to LIU Post. This three transfer students to the roster and the played with the team consistently last year year, the Panthers are seeded second in the women added one freshman and one trans- and have 11 new players joining the ros- Northeast-10 Preseason Coaches’ poll be- fer student. The Brown and Gold began ter,” said Book. “Combined with the mas- hind Merrimack College. In the preseason their season with an invitational in Beth- sive influx of brand new and mostly inex- rankings by United Soccer Coaches, Adel- page, NY on August 31. perienced players, most of whom I did not phi was ranked 13th in Division II. There really get to meet until the first day of pre- have been many new additions to the team Field Hockey season and I have never coached in Divi- with eight freshmen, four transfer students There are five newcomers on the sion II before could all been seen as major and a new head coach. Gary Book was team this year and all are freshmen. With obstacles.” named the ninth head coach in program a record of 7-11 last year, the Brown and Finishing with a record of 14- history after 13 seasons as assistant and Gold were predicted to finish 8th in the 3-2 last year, the men’s soccer team was associate head coach at Division I Hofstra NE10 in the Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The extremely successful and Book hopes to University. (See the profile on page one.) Panthers started their season on September continue those practices. Book noted, “I 1 with a conference game against Bentley Adelphi Men’s Soccer new head coach The Panthers started their season on Au- Gary Book would very much like to build upon the gust 30 with a 2-1 win against LIU Post. University on Motamed Field and fell short outstanding soccer tradition of the coaches 4-1. Before his time with the Hofstra Pride, that have come before me. Mel Less, Bob Book was an assistant coach for the St. Montgomery and Carlo Acquista all built John’s Red Storm in Queens, NY. At St. exceptionally successful teams.” John’s, the Red Storm men’s soccer team The team is on track to perform won the National Championship and was well this year as the Northeast 10 Pre- the first time in school history that any season Coaches’ Poll ranked the Panthers team had won. They also had nine Sweet second in the conference. 16 appearances and three Final Four ap- Though Book has never coached pearances. in Division II, he knows his experiences Adelphi has a similar track record can be beneficial to this year’s squad. “My of accomplishments in the soccer program ranking in the top 20 in the country in Division II and Northeast 10 Champion- ship and NCAA Tournament appearances. Book is hoping to continue the success of Adelphi by using his knowledge of the Adelphi Field Hockey team pumping each other up for their home opener. game coupled with his Division I coaching accomplishments. Women’s Soccer Women’s Tennis “I do not really see any significant Like the men, the women are Finishing the season with an im- differences in strategies from my previous set to have a great season. The Panthers pressive 15-2 record last year, the Panthers experiences at St. John’s and Hofstra Uni- took the number-one spot in the NE10 are faced with some challenges this year versity,” he said. “The majority of coaches have a philosophy in any sport on how the Coach Book coaching the Panthers in Preseason Coaches’ Poll and seeded 15th as there are only three returning players. recent home match. in the United Soccer Coaches Division II Four seniors graduated last year including game is best played and how you can be Rankings. The team also has six new ad- Liz Kallenberg, Maria Bruzon Guitier- most successful as a team. We are looking personal philosophy is one of teamwork. ditions this year as four seniors graduated rez, Rebecca Fakas and Vanja Savic. The to create a coherent understanding between To be successful we will need everyone on last year including Nicole Forte, Jeanine Brown and Gold is slotted to finish second the players of how our process will work the roster to both perform at a high level Nunez, Sage Dieterle and Lauren Vig- in the NE-10 according to the Preseason on and off the field.” and to provide consistent support for the giano. Last year, the Panthers finished the Coaches’ Poll. The first match is against Since last year, there have been teammates around them,” said Book. season with a 15-4 record and reached the Concordia College in Bronxville, NY was many changes to Adelphi’s soccer program. Coach Book is looking forward to second round of the NCAA Tournament, on Saturday, September 8. There are eight freshmen and three transfer being successful at Adelphi University and falling short to LIU Post just as the men students who have also transformed the continuing his legacy of coaching respect- did. The Panthers started their season on Photos on pages 6 and 7 provided by team from last year. Clearly, Book is not able programs. Book said, “We want to add August 31 and had their first NE10 confer- AuPanthers. the only newcomer this year. Since Book to the strong history that has been Adelphi ence matchup against Merrimack College has only known most of the team for less soccer.” on September 8. Volleyball With a 13-15 overall record and Upcoming Home Games a NE10 Championship quarterfinals loss, MSOC vs. Stone Hill College Tuesday, September 11 @5 pm the Panthers are hopeful for an improved WSOC vs. Pace University Wednesday, September 12 @7 pm season. Seeded fifth in the NE10 Preseason WVB vs. LIU Post Thursday, September 13 @7 pm Coaches’ Poll, Adelphi sits behind New Haven, American International, Southern FH vs. Mercy College Tuesday, September 18 @4 pm The Delphian SPORTS September 10, 2018 • 7 Final Ride Series In this series, we’ll be interviewing seniors playing in their final year of eligibility in their respective sports. These Q & A’s will be a chance for athletes to say goodbye and to reflect on both their athletic careers and the sport to which they have dedicated much time and effort. Men’s Soccer Senior James Thristino Values His Team on and Off the Field

success that comes, no matter who says Q: What is one thing you’re go- BY OLIVIA FRANKS what, who tries to bring me down it’s just ing to miss about being a college athlete at James Thristino has played an inte- never going to stop me. What I’ve learned Adelphi? gral role for four years on the Adelphi men’s about others is that some people may not A: One thing I’m definitely going soccer team. He has received numerous get along off the field, but on the field, you to miss is just being around all the guys I honors such as 2015 Northeast 10 Rookie of have to be all together. In the end you’re met here. It’s a brotherhood now and I’m the Year, 2016 and 2017 Northeast 10 All- family and families fight sometimes, but one of the only seniors leaving after this Conference Second Team, United Soccer you get through it together. fall season and my best friends will still be Coaches All-Region Third Team and many Q: How are you going to take here, so I’ll say that playing the best game more. Last year, he scored 19 points, which these lessons and apply them once you’ve in the world with my best friends. was the second most on the team. As Thris- graduated? Q: What is one thing that you tino begins his senior year, he looks back A: These lessons aren’t just to do will never forget about playing for Adelphi at all the lessons he has learned in his four with sports; they happen through life ev- men’s soccer? years as a Panther. eryday so like I said don’t let anyone bring Q: How many years have you been you down. Strive for the highest and prove playing soccer? people wrong A: I’ve been playing soccer since I A: Soccer to me is just my get- Q: How are you preparing for life was 3 or 4 years old so 17 or 18 years now. away from everything and playing the after collegiate athletics? What are you go- Q: What is your major and plan if sport I love. I would probably go nuts ing to do with all that time that you have? you have one after Adelphi? without having soccer, honestly. Also, soc- A: I am definitely not prepared A. I’m a physical education studies cer wouldn’t have made me meet my best at all for the real world. These four years major and my plan after school is to hope- friends now, so without those guys around came and went like that, so I’m going to fully try to keep playing soccer at the next I would probably not be having as much try and keep playing the game no matter level, and if that doesn’t work out for me fun as I am now. where it takes me. I honestly hope it’ll take eventually come back and get my masters. Q: How have you been molded as me to a bunch of different states and coun- Q: Can you explain a normal day as a person by this sport? tries because I would love to just see the an Adelphi men’s soccer player? A: I’ve definitely been molded world. A: My normal day is waking up, into who I am from soccer. I’ve came a Q: What is one piece of advice A: The one thing I’ll never for- most likely heading to class, grabbing a long way being like a child my freshman that you would give athletes entering col- get is hopefully coming at the end of this quick snack at Legends Cafe next to the year to now. I’ve become a leader, com- legiate athletics in your sport and specifi- season when we lift that national champi- locker room, probably get treatment and petitive more than ever and I’ve matured cally at Adelphi? onship trophy in the air. But if I have to head out to practice. I shower, then eat with some bit more than I was three years ago. A: One piece of advice to new- answer now I’d say lifting the regional the guys usually at the UC, head to class Q: In the many years that you comers would be to come in confident and championship after beating LIU post two again and then most likely play Fortnite un- have been playing, what have you learned? play your game and show everyone who years ago. til it’s time for bed and start all over again About yourself? About others? you are. You come in as a small fish in a I would love if everyone can the next day. A: What I’ve learned about myself big pond. Become the biggest fish there come to the games and support the boys. Q: What does soccer mean to you? is that I can’t let anyone bring me down. I and help your team get the success every- Go Panthers! Why? play for the love of the game and all the one wants.

Women’s Soccer Senior Michelle Wienecke Focuses on a Common Goal

A: Soccer has always been the Q: How are you preparing for life BY OLIVIA FRANKS biggest part of my life. I am the person I after collegiate athletics? What are you go- am because of it and have met so many of ing to do with all that time that you have? Michelle Wienecke is a seasoned the closest people in my life through play- A: Well once I’m in grad school, soccer player and has always been reliable ing and coaching with them. most of that time will be going toward during her tenure at Adelphi. In the 2016 Q: How have you been molded as school work and studying, but I also will and 2017 seasons, Wienecke, who said a person by this sport? probably continue to play soccer in other she has been playing soccer for 17 years, A: There is a lot of character leagues and continue to work out and stay played in every game last year and started needed to be a part of a team, especially in shape. in all but one. As she enters her final sea- in such a physically and emotionally de- Q: What is one piece of advice son, she will bring all the lessons she has manding sport. I have learned so much in that you would give athletes entering col- learned as a Panther to graduate school and how to become a good teammate, leader legiate athletics in your sport and specifi- beyond. and even a friend that has just become a cally at Adelphi? Q: What is your major and plan if natural part of who I am. A: Cherish every moment be- you have one after Adelphi? Q: In the many years that you cause it goes faster than you believe. A: I am an exercise science major have been playing, what have you learned? Q: What is one thing you’re go- and I plan on going to graduate school to About yourself? About others? ing to miss about being a college athlete at get my doctorate in physical therapy. A: I have learned how to find bal- Q: How are you going to take Adelphi? Q: Can you explain a normal day ance between soccer and the rest of the as- these lessons and apply them once you’ve A: Getting to do what I love with as an Adelphi women’s soccer player? pects in my life, as well as what the things graduated? the people I love every day. A: We wake up around 6 am for are that are most important to me and how A: I’m going to have to manage Q: What is one thing that you our 7 am practice, play for two hours, lift, to prioritize them. I have also learned that to balance work, family and social aspects will never forget about playing for Adelphi shower, go to class, do some homework, people from all different upbringings and and prioritize the importance of what women’s soccer? and I’m usually in bed by 8 or 9 pm. backgrounds can always find a way to needs to get done first on a daily basis A: I’ll never forget the people Q: What does soccer mean to achieve great things when they all are fo- when I go to graduate school, in physical I’ve met and the friendships of a lifetime you? Why? cused on one common goal. therapy, and for the rest of my life. that I’ve made. COMING SOON GUEST MUSIC THEATRE FILM FACULTY RECITAL: ANTON IN SHOW GOUNOD’S ARTISTS TRÍO DE REINAS BUSINESS ROMÉO ET JULIETTE Wednesday, September 26 • 1:00 p.m. LARSON LEGACY CONCERT: WRITTEN BY JANE MARTIN Sunday, September 9 • 2:00 p.m. Free Event October 2 - October 7 • Various times Adelphi Student: $5 JAY ADANA Adelphi Student: $5 Sunday, September 23 • 3:00 p.m. STUDENT COMPOSITION GLUCK’S ALCESTE Adelphi Student: $5 RECITAL THE RIMERS OF Saturday, September 29 • 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 6 • 8:00 p.m. ELDRITCH Adelphi Student: $5 CHITA RIVERA: Free Event WRITTEN BY LANFORD WILSON A LEGENDARY CELEBRATION! 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